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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 24, 2023 | Replies (345)
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@kamama94

question for anyone about permacath central line: sm amt dark blood leakage under tegaderm dressing - is this normal or should I call somebody?

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Sep 7, 2020

I agree with @lagrange5 that it is best to be safe, and make the call to be sure.
Do you have a contact number for after hours?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 7, 2020

@kamama94 Until you are comfortable with all the new-to-you changes, my suggestion is to always make the call. Since you are in a fragile space, your doctor and techs need to know you will pepper them with questions for information. It's to their benefit, also, to stay ahead of any issues that might escalate. And tell them that. Then bake them something as a thank you, or have a friend do it for you!
Ginger

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